Excessive speeding
Violations

An “excessive speeding” is defined by the degree to which the posted limit was exceeded. When speeding reaches or exceeds 40, 50 or 60 km/h, the offense moves to a higher legal category. Crown prosecutors have limited discretion to negotiate these cases, which are handled in strict compliance with public safety goals.

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In Quebec, excessive speeding violations occur when a driver exceeds the posted speed limit by 40 km/h or more in urban areas, or 50 km/h or more on highways. These violations are subject to severe penalties, including hefty fines, demerit points, and possible license suspension. Repeat offences can lead to heavier penalties and have a long-term impact on your driving record.

40 km/h or more

in an area where the limit is 60 km/h or less

50 km/h or more

in a zone where the limit is over 60 km/h up to 90 km/h

60 km/h or more

in an area where the limit is 100 km/h or more

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Excessive speeding Violations

01

1st Offense

Immediately:

. Driver’s license suspended for 7 days

If convicted:

. 10 years of recording the offense in the driving record.

. Increased license renewal fees based on accumulated demerit points

Increase Insurance Premium

02

2nd Offense (within 10 years)

(with a guilty plea or prior conviction for the first offence)

Immediately:

. Driver's license suspended for 30 days.

. Vehicle seized for 30 days if both offences were committed in a zone of 60 km/h or less

If convicted:

. 10 years of recording the offense in the driver's file.

. Increased license renewal fees based on accumulated demerit points

Increase Insurance Premium

03

3rd Offense (within 10 years)

(with guilty plea or conviction for the first and second offences)

Immediately:

Driver's license suspended for 30 days (60 days if all three offenses were committed in a zone of 60 km/h or less).

Vehicle seized for 30 days if this offence and at least one other offence were committed in an area of 60 km/h or less.

If convicted:

10 years of recording the offense in the driver's file.

Increased license renewal fees based on accumulateddemerit points.

Increase Insurance Premium

04

4th or Subsequent Offense (within 10 years)

(with guilty plea or conviction for the first, second and third offences)

Immediately:

Driver’s license suspended for 30 days (60 days if this offense and two others occurred in a 60 km/h zone or less).

Vehicle seized for 30 days if this offense and at least one other were committed in a 60 km/h zone or less.

If convicted:

10-year record of the offense on the driver’s file.

Increased license renewal fees based on accumulateddemerit points.

Increase Insurance Premium
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